Day 1 The Next Chapter Begins!
February 25, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ -17 °C
Yesterday we left our business of 22 years for the last time as owners! Today we kick off our retirement with excited and motivated hearts to start the next chapter of this crazy fun life❣️🍾✈️🏝️
Winding roads bring us to Arenal
February 26, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Waking up this morning in Arenal. Our base for the next 3 days Los Lagos resort, is at the base of this stunning volcano. Almost always hidden in clouds; we're somewhere around 2500 ft ASV. We had ourRead more
SLOTHs!!!
February 27, 2023 in Costa Rica
An early morning start let us see these crazy cute and shy creatures. We trekked a little way into the reserve behind our eagle eye guides! It's unbelievable how they can spot the sloths and differentRead more
Volcano Trek and Toucan Hunt
February 28, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The beautiful Toucans were waiting to say good morning! They are just the most fun bird ! Their beaks are more than a third of their body size. We already know their sound and can pick them out whenRead more
Lake Crossing to MonteVerde
March 1, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We travelled through so much weather today! It started with a 30 min lake crossing, some fog and choppy water. Once on the other side we had a 1.5 hour drive up through the thickest clouds to aboutRead more
Ocotea In Monte Verde
March 1, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Pretty little hotel way up on a hill.
Cloud Forest, Coffee & Cacao
March 2, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Another early start in the cloud forest this morning. This was mostly to learn about the various climates and sub cultures living in this very diverse eco system. It's beautiful and I wished I couldRead more
El Tigre Waterfalls and a Horse!
March 3, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
What a hike! 8km's up down and all around a canyon, with 7 stunning waterfalls, a few (undisclosed 😉) hanging bridges, amazing vegetation and then a horseback ride... It's been a long time sinceRead more
Off the Mountains, Onto the Coast
March 4, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We drove four hours today to reach the coast, traveling for a bit on the PanAmerica highway. What a beautiful site to see the ocean, and feel the extreme heat here! We just relaxed by the pool and hadRead more
Monkeys and Beaches
March 5, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
It's so fun to walk in a new little town, but especially when it has monkeys! We just explored this morning along the beach wall and walked the National Park in the afternoon. It is very steamy, andRead more
ATV's and a Wateringhole
March 6, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We had a fun ( dirty) ride on the ATV's. We drove to Rainmaker park, a really pretty trail system that has several natural waterholes to cool off in. We also drove through these palm tree farms thatRead more
Nauyaca Waterfall
March 7, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Spent the day hiking and swimming in this magnificent tiered waterfall. Hot, humid and so worth the climb! Our guides were alot of fun and showed off with some incredible high jumps. I think MotherRead more
Final stop in Costa Rica
March 8, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We travelled to Los Suenos in Jaco for our last spot in Costa Rica. Time to enjoy a little down time. We're laughing at all the room we have, it feels like awhile since we've had this kind of space.Read more
Isla Tortuga
March 9, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
An early morning catamaran ride brought us to Tortuga Island for some snorkeling, sand and a few margaritas. The fish were so neat to see, sparking that temptation again to learn to dive.
Pura Vida Costa Rica
March 10, 2023 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Rest day! Until next time Costa Rica, you've been beautiful!
Hello Peru!
March 11, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
A long but smooth travel day and we are in Peru. Cusco is cooler, bustling, lively, and just a few quick hints on our drive to the hotel tell us we are in for some very interesting days. The historyRead more
Coca Tea for the Win
March 12, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Lots of Coca tea and slow walking, by 10 am we were good to go. At 12,000 ft ASV it took a minute to adjust. And so grateful we did adjust quickly, cannot waste a minute in this interesting city! WeRead more
Inca History is Amazing
March 13, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
If today's tour is the beginning of what we're going to see and learn... well our minds are already blown. The history and stories are so interesting, but trying to grasp how the Inca's accomplishedRead more
What a day! Part 1
March 14, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
How can we fit so much into one day!? Alfredo picked us up bright and early at 7am to make our way to Chincero. It was a rainy start, but we're so grateful it cleared in the morning. First stop was aRead more
What a day! Part 2
March 14, 2023 in Peru
The scenic drive through the sacred valley is beautiful with the snow cap mountains, and emerald green range. Next stop, Himalayan salt wells. There are 3700 salt wells, owned by the people of theRead more
What a day! Part 3
March 14, 2023 in Peru
Ollantaytambo is the last occupied Inca village. They are all descendants of original Inca people and choose to maintain this simpler life. It's a pretty large village with many streets running offRead more
What a day! Part 4
March 14, 2023 in Peru ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
After all this touring, we're ready to relax and enjoy the train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguascalientes that will be the base for our visit to Machu Picchu tomorrow. What a funky little place!
The Magical Machu Picchu
March 15, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
While we had an idea what we would see today, nothing can compare to the beauty that is Machu Picchu! We boarded our bus at 8am to take us up to the entrance. Even the ride was breathtaking. AlfredoRead more
Funky Little Town
March 15, 2023 in Peru ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Aguas Calientes is a really interesting little town. 4500 people live here and all are for the tourism of Machu Picchu. It is lively with so many restaurants, shops, hot springs, hotels, hostels andRead more
Challenge of Rainbow Mountain
March 16, 2023 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
5am pick up and we're off again! After a 2 hour drive and a nice breakfast stop, it's time to really challenge ourselves! It's a nail biting 40 min switchback ride to the base. Apparently rail guardsRead more














































































































































































































































































































































































































































































TravelerWe are sooo happy for you both happy trails to you❤️❤️
TravelerCongratulations….. let the fun begin 🥂❤️!
TravelerWoohoo!
TravelerThe best is yet to come for the best parents out there!!❤️❤️❤️❤️